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Yoga & Meditation for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Recruiting
Led By Alla Kushnir, MD
Research Sponsored by The Cooper Health System
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from pre intervention to 6 weeks after intervention (at completion of intervention which lasts 6 weeks)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will test if yoga & meditation can reduce anxiety & improve quality of life in kids w/ IBS. It's a 6-week, twice-weekly program.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adolescents aged 12-21 with any type of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who are patients at Cooper Pediatric Gastroenterology in Voorhees or Camden, NJ. They must be able to access the internet to watch yoga videos and commit to completing at least 4 out of the 6 modules.
What is being tested?
The study tests a Standardized Yoga & Meditation Program designed for stress reduction in young IBS patients. Over six weeks, participants will follow this program twice weekly at home, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve their quality of life.
What are the potential side effects?
Yoga and meditation are generally considered safe practices with minimal risk. Possible side effects may include muscle soreness or strain from physical postures if not performed correctly.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change from pre intervention to 6 weeks after intervention (at completion of intervention which lasts 6 weeks)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from pre intervention to 6 weeks after intervention (at completion of intervention which lasts 6 weeks)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Anxiety
Children Somatic Symptoms Inventory
Pediatric Quality of Life
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: IBS Patients Doing YogaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All patients will fall under the arm of "IBS Patients Doing Yoga" and will follow the yoga videos that are assigned to them during the study. The participants are their own controls and their symptom changes will be recorded pre- and post-video watching and participation.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Yoga
2008
Completed Phase 3
~3830
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The Cooper Health SystemLead Sponsor
81 Previous Clinical Trials
35,617 Total Patients Enrolled
Alla Kushnir, MDPrincipal InvestigatorThe Cooper Health System
1 Previous Clinical Trials
69 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 12 and 21 years old and have been diagnosed with IBS.I am younger than 12 years old.I am over 21 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: IBS Patients Doing Yoga
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.